In 2012 we were super busy within every minute on social media. We had particular social networks that we eagerly spent time on and for some decided to sign-up for and begin building new relationships and networks.

We of course worked hard on creating actions on Facebook and Twitter some of us signed up to LinkedIn and for the majority of us, we were busy sharing images across the board but particularly on our most favored image sharing sites. We have been busy socializing and this is just a preview of what to expect in 2013.

Who doesn’t love a free gadget? Especially when you can enter a contest easily, socially and you have good chance at winning. We love gadgets, and the Google Nexus 7 is a tablet worth entering a contest to attempt winning. Sure, there are a lot of contests and gimmicks out there to try and grab attention, whereas this particular contest by Digitizd is having you socially share to enter yourself in the draw.

In the gambling world there are cheaters everywhere looking to cash in on making some money fast. So much so, they have used technology to win and many have actually beaten the system, but like any crime, it catches up to you and they did get caught.

The cloud market is growing fast. Everyone is looking for the best way to store their data safely and securely, and cloud applications do just that. But before you go shopping around, it’s important to understand the different components of cloud apps.

Have you ever watched a science fiction television show or movie only to end up wishing the futuristic gadgets being portrayed were real? To many people’s surprise, quite a few electronic devices and gadgets currently on the market emulate those seen in sci-fi shows and flicks (Ha! And it’s the entertainment industry always catching flack for being short on fresh ideas).

It’s surprising how interesting it is to look at the social media networks of famous US universities. It’s a puzzle as to whether some of the large networks are the result of large marketing budgets, or if, in the case of a school like Harvard which has 281 times the number of Facebook followers as students, followers are aspirational and looking for motivation.

It’s an age old debate: which science fiction franchise is superior, Star Wars or Star Trek? There are many angles to take when wading into this debate, but this infographic looks at the technology in both universes, comparing what the Empire and Federation both have at their disposal.

When the weather gets warmer thoughts turn to outdoor activities. Whether you’re a nature lover that can’t wait for some al fresco adventure, or you are simply looking for a way to make an upcoming outdoor experience more convenient, we’ve found the best gear for your time in the great outdoors.